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Bishop Wildfire Evacuation Cautiously Over

A blaze near the Eastern Sierra outdoor hub burned 3.5 square miles this week, forcing residents to flee.

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People living near the Eastern Sierra town of Bishop have been allowed back home after a wildfire forced evacuations this week. The 3.5-square-mile blaze threatened homes and historic structures, and officials caution locals that windy conditions could still pose a risk. 

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